A "sunlight" alarm clock can fight lingering sleepiness in the morning.hOmeLabs

All of these will help your body adjust to wakefulness more quickly, driving away that uncomfortable, sleepy feeling.

So start your day with a warm drink and some relaxing music if you can. If light is in short supply when you wake up, one of these sunlight alarm clocks can help.

2. Don't Rush Into Your Morning

Try not to think about your to-do list first thing in the morning.Pixnio

In the survey above, 10% of people blamed "work issues" for making them anxious and upset first thing in the morning.

The truth is you need a barrier between the time right after you wake up and the moment when you start preparing for the day ahead, because otherwise the stress of "waking up at work" will make you grumpy.

Even if it means waking up earlier, set aside time in the morning for something you like: watching TV, reading, or listening to music.

If you must plan ahead, think of all the enjoyable things you'll do today, what you'll have for lunch and dinner, or just about anything else besides work. Leave that for the office!

3. Never Skip Breakfast

Starting your day with a meal will drive away morning grumpiness.Pexels

We already shared that it takes time for your body to "thaw" from sleep, and that sleep inertia can linger into your day if you don't fight back.

But one of the worst things you can do in the morning to sabotage your whole day is skip breakfast.

Eating regular meals helps to keep your blood sugar levels regulated. And guess what happens when those levels fall? You feel sluggish and irritated (even more sluggish and irritated than you already felt).

And yes, research has actually shown that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, at least when it comes to your mood and mental performance throughout the day.

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